Teaching and Philosophy for Children

The book “Theoretical Foundations of Philosophy for Children” by Yahya Qaedi examines the role and impact of philosophy in child development and improving education quality. This work demonstrates that learning philosophical basics in children can enhance creativity, logical thinking, moral understanding, and the ability to comprehend concepts and develop human relationships. This educational approach transforms children into active seekers in philosophical, ethical, and social fields, leading to fundamental changes in the educational system. The book is divided into two parts and thirteen chapters, written by Yahya Qaedi. It explores fundamental philosophical concepts for children and critiques and analyzes these topics. The first part introduces the concept of philosophy and the importance of teaching philosophy in the children’s environment, exploring historical roots and the metaphysical, epistemological, and axiological foundations of the philosophy curriculum. The second part addresses topics such as analytical philosophy, Piaget’s perspective, and critiques of the philosophy curriculum, comparing the viewpoints of children and adults and offering interesting results for readers.